Senior Backend Engineer - Camera Foundation

Verkada • San Mateo, CA

244d • $130,000 - $280,000

About The Position

The Camera Foundation team is on a mission to develop and enhance the software infrastructure supporting our cloud camera ecosystem. Operating across stacks, including backend, frontend, and embedded systems, we're committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers. The team own and build large-scale distributed systems with among the largest QPS in Verkada. As a backend engineer in the team, you have the opportunity to work with top-tier engineers tackling the most challenging problems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related fields.
• 4+ years of professional experience as a software engineer.
• Familiar with at least one of C++, Python, or Golang.
• Strong background in scalable backend design, with the ability to make sound design decisions.
• Familiar with common cloud-based technologies and services.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of large-scale, high-performance backend systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain the software infrastructure for our cloud camera products.
• Optimize and enhance the performance of existing software components.
• Mentor junior software engineers.

Benefits

• Generous company paid medical, dental & vision insurance coverage
• Unlimited paid time off & 11 companywide paid holidays
• Wellness allowance
• Commuter benefits
• Healthy lunches and dinners provided daily
• Generous paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees